Teams traditionally say they don’t make trades in a reactionary way, which means they’re not forcing themselves to do something they consider foolish just because an opponent happened to upgrade. But if your main competitor buys a Ferrari and you’re still driving a Ford, you probably have to find a way to get an exotic […]
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The Astros are open to adding a bat, but the expected returns of Jed Lowrie and George Springer remain a source of confidence. What the Astros don’t have on the position-player side — and what also may not be a necessity — is an older veteran. The Astros are a more experienced team than people realize […]
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The Scott Kazmir deal affords Astros more time to deal — even, potentially, for another rotation piece — but a bullpen arm may take priority now. Other deals, presumably for a starting pitcher, were close to “a certain extent” general manager Jeff Luhnow said Thursday after the Kazmir deal was finalized. A’s general manager Billy […]
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The Astros keep hinting there’s no reason to wait. The end of the week or the weekend could bring more good news. General manager Jeff Luhnow told the Chronicle on Thursday night that the team has several conversations ongoing. That in itself is to be expected, but Luhnow is still giving credence to the idea […]
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Just because a lot of teams need a catcher does not mean the Astros are interested in trading Jason Castro — even if the phone keeps ringing. “That’s probably due to the fact that catchers are in demand this offseason, and he’s a good one,” Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said Tuesday […]
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ORLANDO, Fla. — The team with perhaps the best farm system in baseball isn’t afraid to deal some of its young talent. The general managers’ meetings began Monday afternoon in Florida, and Astros GM Jeff Luhnow is hoping to further conversations he’s already started about potential trades. Wheeling and dealing for a club that is […]
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Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow takes special pride in his record of drafting. With up-to-the-minute precision, the Cardinals’ former scouting director can tell you how many of his picks have reached the majors. With that confidence and his staunch commitment to build the Astros through the farm system, Luhnow held out on sending No. 1 […]
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